You're Safe at our Site

Our website is secure. We use the Secure Socket Layer Protocol to ensure that ordering information is sent directly to Mari, Inc., and that only Mari, Inc. can decode it. Of course you can place your order over the telephone by calling: 800-955-9494, 626-744-9533 or faxing 800-309-2338 or 626-744-9522.

Here's how the Secure Server Works:

1.  Starting your order. Every order at www.MariInc.com is secure. All data submitted via the checkout form is encrypted using SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption.

2.  Making a Positive ID. After you've selected items to purchase, you'll be prompted to continue your order by clicking on "Check Out." At this point, your browser looks for a "site certificate" to confirm that it is communicating with www.MariInc.com. Once a positive ID is made, your order continues.

3.  Entering "Secure Mode." At this point, your computer and our server begin communicating in secure mode, sending data back and forth in an encrypted format. We are now ready to ask you for your credit card information. The encryption features of browser software are exceptionally powerful and ensure the security of this data as it is transmitted to our server.

4.  Once your order information is received it is retrieved only by Mari, Inc. staff.

How can you tell if you are in Secure Mode?

The standard, unsecured URL address begins "http://". When you enter secure mode, the beginning of the URL address will change to "https://"; the "s" stands for secure. Most browsers in secure mode also display a blue line along the top of the browser window. Netscape Navigator (versions 3.0 and earlier) display a broken key symbol in the lower left corner of your browser window when you are not viewing a secure page of a site. This key will become solid when you enter secure mode. Netscape Communicator 4.0 uses a padlock, in the same location as the key, to indicate if you are in standard or secure mode. The padlock is open in standard mode and closed in secure mode. In Microsoft's Internet Explorer, you'll see a padlock symbol at the bottom of your browser window when the browser is in secure mode. If you are still uncomfortable with submitting your personal information via the Internet for any reason, please feel free to call us at 800-955-9494 to place your order. We can also receive your order by fax at 800-309-2338 or 626-744-9522.

The Internet is as secure as using your credit card in a store or over the phone. However, in the event of any unauthorized use of your credit card, most banks either cover all charges that result from the unauthorized use, or may limit your liability to just $50.

For each visitor to our web page, our web server automatically recognizes only the consumer's domain name, not the e-mail address. We collect only the domain name, not the e-mail address of visitors to our web page. We do collect the e-mail address of those who communicate with us via e-mail, information on what pages consumers access and information volunteered by the consumer, such as name and address.

The information we collect is used to improve the content of our web page. This information is not shared with other organizations for commercial purposes. If you supply us with your mailing address you will receive periodic catalog mailings from us. If you do not wish to receive such mailings, please let us know by sending us an e-mail at custserv@MariInc.com, calling us at 800-955-9494 or writing to us at P.O. Box 60726, Pasadena, CA 91116.

If you supply us with your telephone number you may receive telephone contact from us with information or questions regarding the order you have placed. Please know that we do not share telephone numbers with other organizations, nor do we do telemarketing. Your phone number will be used only if necessary to contact you regarding this particular order you are placing.